Wildlife advocates ‘disappointed’ by feds’ decision to allow strychnine

by South Asian Star | Apr 1, 2026 | National

Wildlife advocates say Ottawa’s authorization of the emergency use of strychnine in Alberta and Saskatchewan is a disappointing reversal of a previous decision rejecting its use. “It’s really not the right approach, and it’s a surprising...

Group claiming to be UBC engineering students takes credit for vehicle suspended near Squamish

by South Asian Star | Apr 1, 2026 | Local

Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.A red, hollowed-out Volkswagen Beetle suspended...

Condo pre-sales in Metro Vancouver plummeting, experts say – BC

by South Asian Star | Apr 1, 2026 | Local

There is another sign of the slumping condo market in Metro Vancouver: the number of pre-construction sales has crashed. Matt Scalena, the co-host of the Vancouver Real Estate Podcast, said sales are historically low.“Builders can’t build for a price that matches the...